Rare ‘leopard’ coin unearthed in Norfolk expected to sell for £140,000
by Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5WNT8)
The coin from 1344 is one of three gold detectorist finds being auctioned this month
For more than 20 years, Andy Carter spent his free time scouring muddy fields, stubbornly convinced that he would strike gold. Then one day he did.
The retired research scientist from north Norfolk unearthed an extremely rare gold leopard" coin, dating back to the reign of Edward III. Next week it is expected to fetch up to 140,000 at auction. I just felt numb when I found it," Carter said. And then I did the gold dance."
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